WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. girl is determined for assist after she stated her canine was stolen proper outdoors her entrance door, and her life was threatened.
The loss comes simply months after the girl stated her first puppy died in a tragic flash flooding incident at doggy daycare facility District Dogs at 680 Rhode Island Avenue, NE. The August incident claimed the lives of 10 dogs.
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Teffiney Worthy stated her 6-month-old Frenchie, Hendrix, was stolen Saturday November 25, as she was making an attempt to unlock her entrance door in Northeast D.C.
In a GoFundMe post, Worthy stated a suspect stole Hendrix and threatened to “finish my life with a weapon in hand” “if I did not hand over my canine.”
Worthy stated she is now making an attempt to boost reward funds and money for a personal investigator to seek out Hendrix, who she known as her “help, my anchor.”
She has additionally reported the crime to police.
For years, 7News has been reporting on regarding incidents of dogs being stolen at gunpoint throughout the DMV.
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The most recent incident occurred November 14, when police stated three French Bulldogs, Chewy, Coco and Buttercup, had been stolen from their proprietor as he walked them within the 5200 block of East Capitol Street, Southeast round 4 p.m.
D.C. Humane Rescue Alliance Director of Field Services Dan D’Eramo urged pet homeowners to microchip their dogs and maintain contact data updated.
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